Our Heritage

Eatonton was founded as the seat of Putnam County in 1808. The city was named for William Eaton, the diplomat, adventurer, and hero in the Tripolitan War. Since the town’s inception, many notable residents have come to find Eatonton as home.

Our Hospitality

It is a time honored southern tradition to make visitors feel welcome, and we’d like to think the folks in Eatonton and Putnam County are pretty good at it. Whether you are looking for a rustic river cabin, or an upscale lakeside resort, Putnam County has something for everyone.

Our Hometown

Eatonton offers a variety of things to do for all shapes, sizes, ages, and events. Take a look at our attractions and you will see that this fun-loving community understands the value of preserving the past, while looking to the future.

Accomodations in the Briar Patch are as diverse as the community itself. Whether you are looking for a rustic river cabin, or an upscale lakeside resort hotel, Putnam County has something for everyone. Hotel/Lodging Houses to Rent Camping and Cabins

Shopping is an excellent way to enjoy Eatonton and the Lake area. Something will be sure to strike your fancy as shops offer unique gifts, antiques and collectables. DOWNTOWN With family owned antique stores and boutiques around every corner of the square, downtown Eatonton has something to offer every shopper. On Cloud 9 has unique […]

Arts & Culture Museums & Historic Sites Parks & Recreation Putnam County is a wonderland for architecture buffs, sports enthusiasts, adventure seekers, antique collectors, and luxury lovers. Eatonton is brimming full with Antebellum structures, mom and pop shops, local eateries, and the sweetest tea in the South. The county itself is surrounded by 2 lakes […]

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Welcome to the Briar Patch!

Take a trip to Eatonton, the heart of the Antebellum Trail and birthplace of Joel Chandler Harris and Alice Walker, where heritage is deeply rooted in the community. The people of Eatonton understand the value of preserving the past, which you can see just by taking a stroll through our downtown, lined with antebellum, Gothic, and Victorian style homes.

Eatonton is nestled between Lakes Oconee and Sinclair and the Oconee National Forest. Whether you come for the hunting, fishing, golfing, shopping, watersports or historic homes, there is a little something for everyone in the family.

It is a time honored southern tradition to make visitors feel welcome, and we’d like to think the folks in Eatonton and Putnam County are pretty good at it. After all, we are “Close to Everything and Next to Perfect.”

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Accomodations in the Briar Patch are as diverse as the community itself. Whether you are looking for a rustic river cabin, or an upscale lakeside resort hotel, Putnam County has something for everyone. Hotel/Lodging Houses to Rent Camping and Cabins

Shopping is an excellent way to enjoy Eatonton and the Lake area. Something will be sure to strike your fancy as shops offer unique gifts, antiques and collectables. DOWNTOWN With family owned antique stores and boutiques around every corner of the square, downtown Eatonton has something to offer every shopper. On Cloud 9 has unique […]

Arts & Culture Museums & Historic Sites Parks & Recreation Putnam County is a wonderland for architecture buffs, sports enthusiasts, adventure seekers, antique collectors, and luxury lovers. Eatonton is brimming full with Antebellum structures, mom and pop shops, local eateries, and the sweetest tea in the South. The county itself is surrounded by 2 lakes […]